India AI Governance Templates: Compliance Checklists & Tools
Templates built for India's regulatory landscape. MeitY compliance checklists, DPDPA assessments, and cross-jurisdiction tools for GCCs. Each one maps directly to the frameworks covered in the India AI Governance hub, including the MeitY guidelines, ISO 42001 in India, and GCC compliance.
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MeitY AI Governance Compliance Checklist
Map your organization against MeitY's 7 sutras and Part 4 organizational guidelines. Interactive spreadsheet with maturity scoring system (Not Started / In Progress / Implemented / Evidenced).MeitY PDF
Who it's for: Compliance officers, AI governance leads, CTO/CIO teams
DPDPA AI Impact Assessment
Evaluate how the Digital Personal Data Protection Act affects your AI systems before the May 2027 full compliance deadline. Covers consent requirements, data minimization, cross-border transfers, and penalty exposure. Pairs well with our AI data lifecycle hub for end-to-end data governance.DPDPA Text
Who it's for: DPOs, AI/ML engineers, legal teams, compliance professionals
India vs EU AI Act Gap Analysis
Side-by-side comparison matrix with action items. Maps gaps between MeitY's framework and the EU AI Act, identifying where compliance with one partially satisfies the other.MeitY PDF
Who it's for: GCC compliance teams, multinational legal departments, governance consultants
India Sector Regulator Quick Reference
Compact reference card covering AI-specific guidance from RBI, SEBI, ICMR, IRDAI, TEC, and CERT-In. Includes current status, key requirements, and compliance checkpoints per regulator.
Who it's for: Sector-specific compliance teams, regulated entities, governance professionals
How to Use These Templates
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Start with assessment. The MeitY Compliance Checklist and DPDPA AI Impact Assessment give you a baseline understanding of where your organization stands. Run both before investing in remediation.
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Layer in cross-jurisdiction needs. If your organization operates across India and the EU, the Gap Analysis template identifies where you are already covered and where you need additional work. GCCs should start here.
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Build toward certification. Organizations targeting ISO 42001 should use the India Implementation Kit alongside the base ISO 42001 documentation templates. The India kit addresses local regulatory requirements auditors will examine. Pair organizational certification with individual credentials like the IAPP AIGP or relevant IT certifications.
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Keep the sector reference handy. The Sector Regulator Quick Reference belongs on every compliance team's desk. Regulatory guidance from RBI, SEBI, ICMR, and others is evolving, and knowing current requirements prevents surprises.
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ISO 42001 Documentation Templates
Base standard templates for any jurisdiction. Pair with the India Implementation Kit for local requirements.
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Sources & References (4)
- Primary MeitY / IndiaAI Mission. "India AI Governance Guidelines (Full PDF)." Nov 2025. PDF
- Primary MeitY. "Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Full Text)." Aug 2023. PDF
- Primary ISO. "ISO/IEC 42001:2023 -- AI Management System." Dec 2023. Link
- Primary Press Information Bureau. "DPDP Rules 2025 Notification." Nov 2025. PIB